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Tupper Lake village, NY

ZIP 12986 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12986

12986 has a population of 5,304 with a median age of 47.8 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.2%+55% vs US avg
x
Black
1.6%-88% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.1%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.6%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.1%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
24.3%+49% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.4%-16% vs US avg
x
High school
32.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.6%-33% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.9%-8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.6%
x
Diversity Index
9/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
16.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.1%+2% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.0%+64% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.6%+55% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.3%+335% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishFrenchFrench Canadian

Health & Community Indicators in 12986

Poverty Rate
16.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.1%+2% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.6%+55% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.0%+64% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.2%-85% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.6%+59% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
25.3%+335% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,304
Median age47.8
Poverty rate16.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.2%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.6%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born14.1%